Abstract
Ventilators have traditionally been classified according to the cycling method (cycling from inhalation to exhalation). However, modern ventilators have microprocessors, which allow them to function in many different modes with enormous versatility.
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- Right Ventricular
- Control Mechanical Ventilation
- Inspiratory Time
- Tension Pneumothorax
- Synchronize Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
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Marik, P.E. (2001). Mechanical Ventilation 101. In: Handbook of Evidence-Based Critical Care. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-86943-3_5
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